The N-word

When the size of a sample is given as an "n=" (number =) value, is it a capital or lower case 'N'? In English texts, the c...

  • Em-dashes and spaces
    Whether to use spaces around an em dash depends on the style guide being followed; however, the general rule is no spaces, as is common in b...
  • Are ad hominem and ad personam arguments the same or is there a difference?
    Bot : Ad hominem and ad personam are both forms of fallacies that are used to attack the person making an argument, rather than addressing t...
  • "Cf."
    "cf." is the abbreviation for the Latin word confer or conferatur , which both mean "compare". A common usage error ...